System Engineering White Papers

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A New Approach to Verifying and Validating Medical Device Development
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: The list of features in medical devices is rapidly rising: Even the simplest of medical devices house more and more system components, which add greater functionality to the device at a low cost. But by adding components, device software becomes complex and burdens compliance testing and premarket certification activities.
Posted: 13 Dec 2010 | Published: 13 Dec 2010

IBM

Watson – A System Designed for Answers
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Following four years of research and development, IBM's Watson debuted on Jeopardy! last year, competing at the level of human experts in terms of precision, confidence and speed. This white paper details Watson's workload optimized system design, how it's a glimpse into the future of systems design and why it offers a new computing paradigm.
Posted: 14 Feb 2012 | Published: 14 Feb 2012

IBM

Benefits of model-based systems vs. document-based
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: As documents can become outdated, disconnected, or even contradictory, some organizations are shifting to model-based systems engineering (MBSE). In this comprehensive resource, explore what's new in MBSE, and learn why some consider it a truly revolutionary concept.
Posted: 31 Oct 2013 | Published: 31 Dec 2011

IBM

Reducing the risk of development failure with cost-effective capture and management of requirements
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: In this paper from Bloor research, explore the key success factors of effective requirements management, and discover some of the tools offered to help you achieve your goal. Learn the business value of these requirements management tools, and how your organization can enjoy some of the benefits that real-world companies experienced.
Posted: 08 Nov 2013 | Published: 31 Jul 2013

IBM

Integrated Systems and Streamlined Practices Propel New, Responsive IT Organizations
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Access this report for Forrester to discover how organizations are responding to the need to transform. Discover some of the challenges faced with the transformation, and how the change is far more fundamental than previously anticipated.
Posted: 26 Nov 2013 | Published: 26 Nov 2013

IBM

Mobile "systems of interactions" driving business process innovation
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, get an overview of mobile systems, or "systems of interaction", including the business and technological challenges, as well as how these systems impact the application lifecycle.
Posted: 06 Nov 2013 | Published: 31 May 2013

IBM

Software Integrity for Agile Environments
sponsored by Coverity by Synopsys
WHITE PAPER: While Agile development is designed to increase efficiency, it can also introduce risk as testing cycles get condensed and serious bugs can get overlooked. In this whitepaper, learn how Coverity can help you assure the quality, security and safety of your code in Agile or hybrid development environments. Read on to learn more.
Posted: 27 Jan 2011 | Published: 27 Jan 2011

Coverity by Synopsys

IBM Rational Workbench for Systems and Software Engineering
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper illustrates how proven methodologies and best-of-breed tools, such as Rational DOORS, Rational Rhapsody, Rational Team Concert, and Rational Quality Manager, can help you design high-quality products that meet customer requirements.
Posted: 07 Sep 2010 | Published: 30 Jun 2010

IBM

Applying agile and lean principles to the governance of software and systems development
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This paper presents eighteen best practices for leaner, more agile software development project governance.
Posted: 23 Nov 2011 | Published: 22 Nov 2011

IBM

Three imperatives for advancing product and systems development
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Delivering increasingly complex and smarter products in less time and at a lower cost requires new strategies and development techniques. Consult this insightful resource to learn how a "systems thinking" approach facilitates consideration of the functional dependencies and interconnections necessary to produce high quality, "smarter" products.
Posted: 06 Nov 2013 | Published: 31 May 2013

IBM